Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GX1 was manufactured 15 months before the K-5 IIs making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX1 scores against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX1 versus the K-5 IIs.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and K-5 IIs is 87 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The GX1 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged GX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.